Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift - Fort Smith, AR (1856)

Refrigeration Technician – Dept 1856 Fort Smith Further Processing 3rd Shift

Bachoco Group is a leading multi-business and multiprotein producer, and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 40,000 employees. We offer a wide portfolio of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, which include farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants. Join us and be part of our success!

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include, but not limited to:

• $1/hour weekly attendance incentive
• Outstanding benefits (401K, medical, dental, vision insurance & more)
• 6 paid holidays/year (after 90-days)
• Paid vacation (after 90-, 180-, and 270-days)
• 2 personal days/year (after 90-days)

Position Summary:

Operates and maintains the ammonia refrigeration system: repairs and maintains spiral freezers, air units, boilers, compressors, CO2 system, air pressure, chilled water, and plant temperatures. Troubleshoots inoperable or malfunctioning machinery and supporting equipment to detect root cause. Listens for unusual sounds. Feels for unusual vibration. Communicates with users regarding what was observed or smelled. Dismantles inoperable or malfunctioning machinery and supporting equipment, installs new or repaired parts and reassembles the machinery or supporting equipment. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of the machinery and supporting equipment as part of the preventative maintenance program. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment. Monitors facility temperatures and makes adjustments as necessary. Must be able to attain and maintain required certification for the HAZMAT entry team. Must be able to attain and maintain a boiler license and complete document OSHA checks of internal boilers. Other duties as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.